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PLEDGE OF
ALLEGIANCE
ROLL CALL
APPROVi\L OF
MINUTES
(12-19-61)
HEARING
(Auction -
Rouse -
Tolle)
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(Rezoning
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MINUTES
CITY COUNCIL OF THE CITY OF ARCADIA
REGULAR MEETING
JANUARY 2, 1962
The City Council of the City of Arcadia met in regular session in the
Council Chamber of the City Hall at 8:00 P.M., January 2, 1962.
The Invocation was offered by Rev. Walter F. Dannaman, Pastor of the
American Lutheran Church of Arcadia.
Mayor Balser led in the pledge of allegiance to the flag.
PRESENT :
ABSENT :
Councilmen Butterworth, Reibold, Phillips, Balser
Councilman Camphouse
MOTION by Councilman Butterworth, seconded by Councilman Reibold and
carried unanimously that the minutes of the Regular Meeting of December
19, 1961 be corrected by changing the vote of Mayor Balser to "No" on
the introduction of Ordinance No. 1163, and as thus corrected that they
be approved.
Mayor Balser declared the hearing open on the application of Jack Rouse &
Son, Inc., 463 South Robertson Boulevard, Beverly Hills, California, by
Allan Tolle, Office Manager, for a business permit to allow a public
auction to be held January 11, 1962 at Cory Machine Shop, Inc., 32 Front
Street, Arcadia, from 10:30 A.M. to 5:00 P.M., and inquired if anyone in
the audience desired to speak in favor of the granting of the requested
permit.
Mr. Allan Tolle addressed the Council and in answer to various questions
advised that nothing would be sold other than that already on the premises;
nothing would be brought in; that the merchandise proposed to be auctioned
consisted of machinery, tools, shop equipment, fixtures, office equipment
and the like; that the auction would be conducted inside the building
within which the shop is located.
No one desiring to speak in opposition and no one else desiring to be
heard Councilman Phillips ~ that the hearing be closed. Councilman
Reibold seconded the motion which was carried unanimously.
Councilman Phillips further MOVED that Council authorize the granting of
a business permit to Jack Rouse & Son, Inc. to hold a public auction
January 11, 1962 at the Cory Machine Shop, Inc., 32 Front Street, Arcadia,
from 10:30 A.M. to 5:00 P.M. Councilman Reibold seconded the motion
which was carried unanimously.
Planning Commission Resolution No. 434 recommending rezoning from C-2 to
R-3 on property located at the southeast corner of Live Oak and Lenore
Avenues.
The Director of Planning displayed a map of the general area and pointed
to an area outlined in red as the area proposed to be changed from C-2
to R-3, and an area outlined in green which is proposed to be annexed to
the City. He stated in part that as a result of public hearings held
before the Planning Commission it recommended that the property immediately
at the southeast corner of Lenore Avenue and Live Oak Avenue be changed
from zone C-2 to R-3 subject to a condition of approval that the 20 foot
alley that now exists between Hempsted and Lenore Avenues be extended
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HEARING
(Annexation
No. 28, S.E.
Arcadia
Uninhabited)
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from its dead end position westerly to Lenore Avenue; also that if the
area proposed to be annexed is annexed to the City that it be placed in
zone PR-2 which would permit the existing parking lot to continue and
also permit the church to use the 67 foot parcel for construction of a
parsonage. Also in connection with the area proposed to be annexed, that
the Planning Commission recommended that the 24 foot strip, which is
under the same ownership as the adjacent property to the north, be placed
in zone PR-2 and that a covenant be filed with the City that it will be
maintained in common ownership with the parcel to the north when that is
approved.
The City Attorney explained in part that the properties involved in the
green area, for which annexation proceedings are presently under way,
are all under common ownership with properties that were annexed in the
so-called Live Oak annexation and would have been included in that
annexation had the staff understood the exact extent of the ownerships
in the area. Also with regard to the property on the corner, in red, the
owner of that property was the owner of the majority of the property to
the west and had the Council realized that this was included under the
same ownership as the others they might very well have accorded CM zoning
at the time.
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The City Manager pointed out that he felt the Council should be aware that
Mr. Harris does not desire to develop his property with the alley extension
and have his property divided, and that if the recommendation of the
Planning Commission is accepted he desires to withdraw his application
for R-3 zoning.
Mayor Balser declared the hearing open on Planning Commission Resolution
No. 434 and inquired if anyone in the audience desired to address the
Council either in fav9r of the recommended rezoning or in opposition
thereto.
No one desiring to be heard Councilman Butterworth MOVED that the hearing
be closed. Councilman Reibo1d seconded the motion which was carried on
roll call vote as follows:
AYES: Councilmen Butterworth, Reibold, Phillips, Balser
NOES: None
ABSENT: Councilman Camphouse
General discussion ensued.
Councilman Butterworth stated that under the circumstances, it not being
in the best interests of the City to extend the alley south of Live Oak
Avenue sO that it connects with Lenore Avenue, he MOVED that Council
approve Planning Commission Resolution No. 434 recommending rezoning from
C-2 to R~3 on property located at the southeast corner of Live Oak and.
Lenore Avenues, with the exception of Section 2 of said resolution which
conditions the rezoning upon the extension of the alley to Lenore Avenue.
Councilman Phillips seconded the motion which was carried on roll call votel
as follows:
AYES: Councilmen Butterworth, Reibo1d, Phillips, Balser
NOES: None
ABSENT: Councilman Camphouse
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Mayor Balser declared the hearing open on the proposed annexation to the
City of Arcadia of certain territory adjacent and contiguous to the
present City limits and the zoning thereof, said territory being situated
near the southeasterly portion of the City and designated as "Annexation
No. 28, Southeast Arcadia Uninhabited" and that this is the time set
when the Council will hear protests made by any person owning real property
within t~e said territory. He added that the matter of zoning to be placed
on said proposed annexation would be determined prior to the protest hear-
ing on t~e proposed annexation, and inquired if anyone desired to address
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RESOLUTION
NO. 3430
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the Council with regard to Planning Commission Resolution No, 433 recommen-
ding interim emergency zoning of PR-2 upon certain conditions concurrent
with the annexation,
Rev. Eugene E. Collins, Pastor of the Arcadia Friends Church, 5705 Lenore
Avenue, addressed the Council, and in answer to questions of the Council
stated in part that it is the desire of said church to build its parsonage
on a portion of the property proposed to be annexed.
No one else desiring to be heard Councilman Phillips MOVED that the hear-
ing be closed. Councilman Reibold seconded the motion which was carried
on roll call vote as follows:
AYES: Councilmen Butterworth, Reibold, Phillips, Balser
NOES: None
ABSENT: Councilman Camphouse
Councilman Phillips further MOVED that Council accept the recommendation
of the Planning Commission as contained in its Resolution No. 433, with
the exception that the northerly 24.66 feet of the subject property be
zoned R-3 to conform with the"rest of the ownership and the recommended
covenant be eliminated. Councilman Reibold seconded the motion which was
carried on roll call vote as follows:
AYES: Councilmen Butterworth, Reibold, Phillips, Balser
NOES: None
ABSENT: Councilman Camphouse
Mayor Balser stated that the matter of the annexation would now be heard.
The City Clerk advised that no written protests had been received regard-
ing the proposed annexation and that notice of same had been given as
required by the Government Code,
Inasmuch as only the owners have the right of protest and since both
owners have indicated their approval of the annexation and have not
protested in writing, Councilman Reibold ~ that the hearing be closed.
Councilman Phillips seconded the motion which was carried unanimously.
It being the Council's desire to proceed with the proposed annexation,
the City Attorney presented, explained the content and read the title of
Resolution No. 3430, entitled: "A RESOLUTION OF THE CITY COUNCIL OF THE
CITY OF ARCADIA, CALIFORNIA, FINDING AND DECLARING THAT A MAJORITY
PROTEST HAS NOT BEEN MADE WITH RESPECT TO ANNEXATION NO. 28, SOUTHEAST
ARCAD LA UNINHAB ITED ."
Councilman Reibold MOVED that the reading of the full body of Resolution
No. 3430 be waived. Motion seconded by Councilman Butterworth and carried
on roll call vote as follows:
AYES: Councilmen Butterworth, Reibold, Phillips, Balser
NOES: None
ABSENT: Councilman Camphouse
Councilman Reibold MOVED that Resolution No. 3430 be adopted. Motion
seconded by Councilman Phillips and carried on roll call vote as follows:
AYES: Councilmen Butterworth, Reibold, Phillips, Balser
NOES: None
ABSENT: Councilman Camphoul.e
Councilman Phillips ~ that the City Attorney present the proper
ordinances with respect to zoning and annexation. Councilman Reibold
seconded the motion which was carried unanimously.
The City Attorney stated that he would present said ordinances later in
the evening.
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TOURNAMENT OF
ROSES PARADE
(1962
Contribution)
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TRACT
NO. 26743
(Reapproved)
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CITY PROPERTY
(56 and 68
W. Duarte Rd.)
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MOTION by Councilman Phillips, seconded by Councilman Reibold and carried
on roll call vote as follows that Council accept the recommendation of the
City Manager and authorize a contribution of $1000.00 to the Tournament
of Roses Parade Float Fund, said amount to be appropriated from Council's
Contingency Fund:
AYES: Councilmen Butterworth, Reibold, Phillips, Balser
NOES: None
ABSENT: Councilman Camphouse
Mayor Balser commented that many cities pay a portion of the cost of
their floats and some cities pay the entire cost and that he would favor
Arcadia budgeting $1000 yearly as a contribution to a float fund as an I
incentive for Arcadia to continue its participation iri the Tournament
of Roses parade, but that he was aware that this Council could not bind
future Councils.
Mayor Balser then asked Mr. Harold Roach, the Chairman of the Float
Committee, to convey to the Chamber of Commerce Council's appreciation
for their efforts on behalf of the float, and Mr. Roach thanked the
Council for its cooperation.
Upon being advised that due to change of ownership it will be necessary
that Council reapprove Tract No. 26743 for recording purposes, said
tract having previously been approved by the Council on August IS, 1961,
Councilman Reibold~, seconded by Councilman Phillips and carried
unanimously that Council accept and reapprove final map of Tract No. 26743,
located between Longden Avenue and Wistaria Avenue, east of Baldwin Avenue,
containing 18 lots, subject to all the conditions contained and set forth
in Council's former approval of said tract on August IS, 1961.
The City Manager advised that the City has secured possession of 68 West
Duarte Road and that the premises are suitable for rental after interior
painting; that it is estimated that the painting and removal of numerous
chicken houses will cost approximately $950; that at the Council meeting
of December 19, 1961 the Council approved the transfer and appropriation
to Capital Improvement Account No. 615, Duarte Road Property, the sum of
$850.for painting and minor repairs to the property at 56 West Duarte Rd.
which is immediately east of 68 West Duarte Road, which the Controller
advised should not be considered as a capital improvement.
Whereupon Councilman Reibold ~ that Council accept the recommendation
of the City Manager and rescind its motion of December 19, 1961 (page 9,
under heading "56 Duarte Road") wherein authorization was granted to transfer
and appropriate the sum of $850 to Capital Improvement Account No. 615.
Councilman Phillips seconded the motion which was carried on roll call vote
as follows:
AYES: Councilmen Butterworth, Reibold, Phillips, Balser
NOES: None
ABSENT: Councilman Camphouse
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Councilman Butterworth then MOVED that Council further accept the
recommendation of the City Manager and authorize the painting, minor
repairing and shed removal at 56 and 68 West Duarte Road, at a cost
estimated at $1800, said sum of $1800 to be paid from the Council
Contingency Fund, and further that the City Manager be authorized to
lease said premises under lease terms prepared by the City Attorney.
Councilman Phillips seconded the motion which was carried on roll call
vote as follows:
AYES: Councilmen Butterworth, Reibold, Phillips, Balser
NOES: None
ABSENT: Councilman Camphouse
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The City Manager reported that pursuant to the Council meeting of
November 29, 1961, at which time authorization was granted to advertise
for bids for a platform and ladder truck after January 1, 1962 and the
staff instructed to consider the possibility of insulating the basket
on the boom of the truck, the Fire Chief made further investigations
which resulted in the determination that such insulation would not be
beneficial, and that the notice to bid on the subject equipment will
proceed on the basis of the present specifications unless otherwise so
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DEPARTMENT
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The reason for such determination not being clear, it was explained that
when a water line is installed the purpose of the insulation is defeated;
that the use of insulation precludes the use of electric lines to the
basket, or communication systems since there is no way of preventing a
ground on these items; that if the basket were insulated the water lines,
electrical lines and communication systems would have to be rendered
inoperative and would hinder the operation of the unit.
Whereupon Councilman Phillips MOVED that the City Manager's report be
received and filed. Councilman Reibold seconded the motion which was
carried unanimously.
MOTION by Councilman Butterworth, seconded by Councilman Phillips and
carried on roll call vote as follows that Council accept the recommendation
of the City Manager and the City Controller and authorize that available
balances in the Capital Improvement Projects Fund be 1) transferred to
those accounts requiring additional appropriations and 2) made available
~ ( ~AAA~A~or future appropriations as set forth in the memorandum dated December
~ '~~~~14, 1961 submitted to the City Manager by the City Controller on the
~~v- subject of Capital Improvement Project Appropriations:
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INDEXED AYES: Councilmen Butterworth, Reibold, Phillips, Balser
NOES: None
ABSENT: Councilman Camphouse
TRACT
NO. 26345
(Grant of /
Telephone
Easement)
ORDINANCE
NO. 1162
(Introduced)
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Due to the absence of Councilman Camphouse, and at the suggestion of the
City Attorney, Mayor Balser ordered the matter of the Pacific Telephone
and Telegraph Company request for an easement for installation of under-
ground telephone facilities over the northerly three feet of lot 22,
Tract No. 26345 (Peck Road Subdivision) held over for the presence of a
full Council.
The City Attorney presented for the first time, explained the content and
read the title of Ordinance No. 1162, entitled: "AN ORDINANCE OF THE CITY
COUNCIL OF THE CITY OF ARCADIA, CALIFORNIA, ADDING TO THE ARCADIA
MUNICIPAL CODE A NEW SECTION 8130.18 AMENDING SECTION 203 OF THE BUILDING
CODE."
MOTION by Councilman Butterworth, seconded by Councilman Reibold and
carried on roll call vote as follows that the reading of the full body
of Ordinance No. 1162 be waived:
AYES: Councilmen Butterworth, Reibold, Phillips, Balser
NOES: None
ABSENT: Councilman Camphouse
Councilman Butterworth further. MOVED that Ordinance No. 1162 be
introduced. Motion seconded by Councilman Phillips and carried on roll
call vote as follows:
AYES: Councilmen Butterworth, Reibold, Phillips, Balser
NOES: None
ABSENT: Councilman Camphouse
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ORDINANCE
NO. 1160
(Adopted)
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ORDINANCE
NO. 1163
(Adopted)
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RESOLUTION
NO. 3451
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The City Attorney presented for the second time, explained the content and
read the title of Ordinance No. 1160, entitled: "AN ORDINANCE OF THE CITY
COUNCIL OF THE CITY OF ARCADIA, CALIFORNIA, AMENDING SECTION 6313.1 OF THE
ARCADIA MUNICIPAL CODE."
MOTION by Councilman Reibold, seconded by Councilman Phillips and carried
on roll call vote as follows that the reading of the full body of
Ordinance No. 1160 be waived:
AYES: Councilmen Butterworth, Reibold, Phillips, Balser
NOES: None
ABSENT: Councilman Camphouse
Councilman Reibold further MOVED that Ordinance 'No. 1160 be adopted. I
Motion seconded by Councilman Butterworth and carried on roll call vote
as follows:
AYES: Councilmen Butterworth, Reibold, Phillips, Balser
NOES: None
ABSENT: Councilman Camphouse
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The City Attorney presented for the second time, explained the content and
read the title of Ordinance No. 1163, entitled: "AN ORDINANCE OF THE CITY
COUNCIL OF THE CITY OF ARCADIA, CALIFORNIA, AMENDING SECTION 9233.19 OF
THE ARCADIA MUNICIPAL CODE BY RECLASSIFYING FROM ZONE R-l TO ZONES C-2,
PR-l AND D (ARCHITECTURAL OVERLAY) THE PROPERTY LOCATED AT THE NORTHEAST
CORNER OF LAS TUNAS DRIVE AND BALDWIN AVENUE AND DENYING THE REQUESTED
RECLASSIFICATION OF THE PROPERTY AT 2612 SOUTH BALDWIN AVENUE IN SAID CITY."
MOTION by Councilman Phillips, seconded by Councilman Reibold and carried
on roll call vote as follows that the reading of the full body of
Ordinance No. 1163 be waived:
AYES: Councilmen Butterworth, Reibold, Phillips, Balser
NOES: None
ABSENT: Councilman Camphouse
Councilman Phillips further MOVED that Ordinance No. 1163 be adopted.
Motion seconded by Councilman Butterworth and carried on roll call vote as
follows:
AYES: Councilmen Butterworth, Reibold, Phillips
NOES: Mayor Balser
ABSENT: Councilman Camphouse
The City Attorney presented, explained the content and read the title of
Resolution No. 3451, entitled: "A RESOLUTION OF'THE CITY COUNCIL OF THE
CITY OF ARCADIA, CALIFORNIA, DETERMINING AND ESTABLISHING REGULATIONS
APPLICABLE TO THE REAL PROPERTY LOCATED AT 525, 529, 601, 603, 615, 621
AND 625 LAS TUNAS DRIVE IN SAID CITY UPON ITS CLASSIFICATION IN ZONE D
(ARCHITECTURAL OVERLAY)."
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MOTION by Councilman Butterworth, seconded by Councilman Reibold and
carried on roll call vote as follows that the reading of the full body of
Resolution No. 3451 be waived:
AYES: Councilmen Butterworth, Reibold, Phillips, Balser
NOES: None
ABSENT: Councilman Camphouse
Councilman Butterworth further MOVED that Resolution No. 3451 be adopted.
Motion seconded by Councilman Reibold and carried on roll call vote as
follows:
AYES: Councilmen Butterworth, Reibold, Phillips
NOES: Mayor Balser
ABSENT: Councilman Camphouse
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ORDINANCE
NO. 1154
(Introduced)
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NO. 1166
(Introduced)
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ORDINANCE
NO. 1167
(Introduced)
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The City Attorney presented for the first time, explained the content and
read the title of Ordinance No. 1154, entitled: "AN ORDINANCE OF.THE CITY
COUNCIL OF THE CITY OF ARCADIA, CALIFORNIA, APPROVING THE ANNEXATION TO SAID
CITY OF THAT CERTAIN UNINHABITED TERRITORY CONTIGUOUS TO SAID CITY DESCRIBED
IN RESOLUTION NO. 3418 ADOPTED BY SAID CITY. COUNCIL ON SEPTEMBER 19, 1961,
AND DESIGNATED THEREIN AS 'ANNEXATION NO. 28, SOUTHEAST ARCADIA UNINHABITED' ,"
MOTION by Councilman Reibold, seconded by Councilman Phillips and carried on
roll call vote as follows that the reading of the full body of Ordinance
No. 1154 be waived:
AYES: Councilmen Butterworth, Reibold, Phillips, Balser
NOES: None
ABSENT: Councilman Camphouse
Councilman Reibold further MOVED that Ordinance No. 1154 be introduced.
Motion seconded by Councilman Phillips and carried on roll call vote as
follows:
AYES: Councilmen Butterworth, Reibold, Phillips, Balser
NOES: None
ABSENT: Councilman Camphouse
The City Attorney presented for the first time, explained the content and
read the title of Ordinance No. 1166, entitled: "AN ORDINANCE OF THE CITY
COUNCIL OF THE CITY OF ARCADIA, CALIFORNIA, AMENDING SECTION 9233.21 OF
THE ARCADIA MUNICIPAL CODE BY RECLASSIFYING FROM ZONE C-2 TO ZONE R-3 THE
PROPERTY LOCATED AT THE SOUTHEAST CORNER OF LIVE OAK AND LENORE AVENUES IN
SAID CITY."
MOTION by Councilman Phillips, seconded by Councilman Butterworth and '
carried on roll call vote as follows that the reading of the full body
of Ordinance No, 1166 be waived:
AYES: Councilmen Butterworth, Reibold, Phillips, Balser
NOES: None
ABSENT: Councilman Camphouse
Councilman Phillips further MOVED that Ordinance No. 1166 be introduced,
Motion seconded by Councilman Reibold and carried on roll call vote as
follows:
AYES: Councilmen Butterworth, Reibold, Phillips, Balser
NOES: None
ABSENT: Councilman Camphouse
The City Attorney presented for the first time, explained the content and
read the title of Ordinance No. 1167, entitled: "AN ORDINANCE OF THE CITY
COUNCIL OF THE CITY OF ARCADIA, CALIFORNIA, ESTABLISHING THE REAL PROPERTY
WITHIN THE LIMITS OF PROPOSED 'ANNEXATION NO. 28, SOUTHEAST ARCADIA
UNINHABITED' IN ZONES PR-2 AND R-3 AND AMENDING SECTION 9233,21 OF THE
ARCADIA MUNICIPAL CODE ACCORDINGLY."
MOTION by Councilman Butterworth, seconded by Councilman Phillips and carried
on roll call vote that the reading of the full body of Ordinance No, 1167
be waived:
AYES: Councilmen Butterworth, Reibold, Phillips, Balser
NOES: None
ABSENT: Councilman Camphouse
Councilman Butterworth further MOVED that Ordinance No, 1167 be
introduced, Motion seconded by Councilman Reibold and carried on roll call
vote as follows:
AYES: Councilmen Butterworth, Reibold, Phillips, Balser
NOES: None
ABSENT: Councilman Camphouse
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ORDINANCE
NO. ll50
(Proposed)
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ORDINANCE
NO. ll64
(Introduced)
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CIVIL DEFENSE
(Resolution
No. 3439 -
Front Yard II
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(South
El Monte
Resolution
No. 6l-3ll)
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The City Attorney distributed to the Council and members of the staff
present copies of a proposed final draft of Ordinance No. 1150 regarding
house moving, and requested that any comments or suggestions to be made
by the Councilor staff be presented to him within eight or nine days in
order to permit sufficient time to incorporate them and to submit such
revisions to the Council prior to the next Council meeting.
The City Attorney presented for the first time, explained the content and
read the title 'of Ordinance No. ll64, entitled: "AN ORDINANCE OF THE CITY
COUNCIL OF THE CITY OF J\RCADIA, CALIFORNIA, AMENDING SECTION 6428.6 OF THE
ARCADIA MUNICIPAL CODE AND REPEALING SECTION 6428.7 THEREOF."
MOTION by Councilman Phillips, seconded by Councilman Reibold and carried
on roll call vote as follows that the reading of the full body of
Ordinance No. 1164 be waived:
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AYES: Councilmen Butterworth, Reibold, Phillips, Balser
NOES: None
ABSENT: Councilman Camphouse
Councilman Phillips further MOVED that Ordinance No. 1164 be introduced.
Motion seconded by Councilman Reibold and carried on roll call vote as
follows:
AYES: Councilmen Butterworth, Reibold, Phillips, Balser
NOES: None
ABSENT: Counc ilman Camphouse
MOTION by Councilman Butterworth, seconded by Councilman Phillips and
carried unanimously that the recommendation of the Civil Defense and
Disaster Board for an addendum to Re&olution No. 3439 (shelters in front
yards) requiring that a suitable lock be required for front yard shelters
that can be operated from the inside, even by children, as well as from
the outside, be referred back to staff for analysis and recommendation.
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MOTION by Councilman Butterworth, seconded by Councilman Reibold and
carried unanimously that the communication of the Arcadia Civil Defense
and Disaster Board to the Council of December 21, 1961, wherein said
Board recommends that Council not send a similar resolution to the one
adopted by the City of South El Monte urging sister cities of Los Angeles
County to adopt resolutions requesting the President of the United States
to support a vigorous and effective national leadership in the field of
civil defense due to the positive action now being taken by the Federal
and other Governmental agencies, be received and filed.
MOTION by Councilman Phillips, seconded by Councilman Butterworth and
carried unanimously that the resignation of James R. Lee from the Civil
Defense and Disaster Board be accepted with regret.
The City Clerk was requested to advise as to the Councilman re~ponsible
for recommending an appointment to fill the vacancy occasioned by the
resignation of Mr. Lee.
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REGljO"NQ~XEr: Af di d' h
~ ter scussion regar Lng t e communication from the Los Angeles County
PLANNING Regional Planning Commission dated December 21, 1961, wherein they
COMMISSION transmitted a print of their Amendment No. 415, Huntington Drive, to the
(Master Plan Master Plan of Highways, which amendment proposes to change Huntington
of Highways Drive from a major and secondary highway to a parkway designation from
Amendment #4l5)Eastern Avenue easterly to Holly Avenue; and to remove El Monte Avenue
~ ~~ from Duarte Road northerly to Huntington Boulevard from the plan (also
~ : "vr tr~ . that a public hearing on the matter will be held by the Regional Planning
~/ Commission in the near future), Councilman Phillips MOVED that the matter
be referred to the Planning Commission with the comment that the Council
.is in general accord with said amendment No. 415 and that any action that
[NDEXEL the Planning Commission wishes to take be forwarded to the County of Los
Angeles Regional Planning Commission. Councilman Butterworth seconded
the motion which was carried unanimously.
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CHAMBER OF
COMMERCE
(Communication)
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Mayor Balser ordered received and filed the communication dated December
27, .1961 from the Arcadia Chamber of Commerce expressing appreciation for
the City's cooperation during the recent storm drain project.
AUDIENCE PARTICIPATION
(Horton)
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Mr. Thomas Horton, 430 Fairview Avenue, addressed the Council, and spoke
at length regarding the City's ordinance on all-night parking and one-way
traffic south-bound on Holly Avenue during the racing season.
He stated in part that he favored Council's directive to enforce the
all-night parking ordinance and was disappointed to subsequently learn
that said directive had been rescinded pending further study. That his
street was lined with parked cars at all hours, which has resulted in a
hazardous traffic situation for both. pedestrians, particularly children,
and motor vehicles, and in fact resulted in one fatality. Also that the
street in front of his home has not been cleaned for 26 weeks, and that
the noise of automobiles starting and stopping during the night is
distracting.
With regard to the one-way traffic on Holly Avenue during the racing
season, Mr. Horton stated in part that he felt the use of a residential
street as an outlet for traffic from the race track would result in the
deterioration of property values on Holly Avenue as a residential street;
that it caused inconvenience to residents in the area; and that such
traffic in his opinion should be channeled to Baldwin and Santa Anita
Avenues. He.also mentioned that perhaps sidewalks would help.
Mayor Balser advised that the City Manager had been requested to study
the overnight parking situation and to report to the Council on the
matter in the near future.
Mr. Horton was also advised that some apartment buildings were constructed
at a time when sufficient parking was not designated and that a.strict
enforcement of the ordinance would work undue hardship in such cases, and
that such buildings were constructed not knowlingly in violation of the
law.
The City Manager advised that the matter of all night parking would be on
the agenda for the Council meeting of January 16, 1962.
The City Manager advised that prior to the adoption of the 1961-62 budget
the Council authorized across the board increases in salaries for City
employees and instructed his office to prepare a complete salary survey
to determine any ine~uities. That such a survey was completed and
copies thereof and an' analysis of same have been submitted to the Council
and to the Personnel Board for its consideration.
Councilman Reibold MOVED that the City Council having instructed the staff
to review the salary structure of the City with the intent of correcting
any existing inequities at the beginning of 1962, it is hereby determined
that if any increases are granted to correct such inequities that said
increases shall become effective January 7, 1962. Councilman Phillips
seconded the motion which was carried on roll call vote as follows:
AYES: Councilmen Butterworth, Reibold, Phillips, Balser
NOES: None
ABSENT: Councilman Camphouse
MOTION by Councilman Butterworth, seconded by Councilman Phillips and
carried unanimously that Council approve the application of the United
Bench Adv. Inc. for a permit to install a bench on the southeast corner
of Huntington Drive at Sunset Blvd., said location being approved by the
Director of Public Works.
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SANTA ANITA
SCHOOL
(Traffic
Signals)
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LEAGUE OF
CALIFORNIA
CITIES
11SP
CONFERENCE
(Phillips)
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LEAGUE OF
CALIFORNIA
CITIES
(General
Meeting
1-18-62)
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ADJOURNMENT
14:5578
The City Manager advised that pursuant to Council's request that a
report be submitted regarding a cost analysis of signals on Santa Anita
at Wistaria Avenues (at the school), the situation has been studied and
that due to the balance of the Santa Anita Improvement matter to come
before the Council for authorization to advertise for bids the latter
part of February, such improvement to commence in the near future, that
to proceed with a part of construction now would be costly.
The City Manager then suggested that as an alternative to a stop sign
at said location that actuated traffic signals be installed; that
although the cost would be considerably more than stop signs, the cross-
ing guard could be eliminated at that location which in a short time
would amortize the cost of traffic signals and provide better traffic I
control. Also, that in lieu of any construction and pending decision
to instalj traffic lights, that a portion uf the parking area be
barricaded and a stop sign installed in the median strip for northbound
Santa Anita traffic at Wistaria with a stop sign on the curb side on a
pedestal as a permanent installation.
Whereupon Cou~cilman Reibold MOVED that the City Manager be authorized
to proceed along the lines suggested above. Councilman Phillips
seconded the motion which was carried unanimously.
The City Attorney advised that he had been requested to submit his
comments on a resolution to be presented at the meeting of the Board
of Directors of the County Division of the League of California Cities,
urging legislation that will offset the effect of the Supreme Court
case in the Carol Lane decision.
The City Attorney continued, stating in substance that he felt it would
be helpful if Council would authorize and instruct the Arcadia
representative who will attend the meeting to press for the adoption of
such a resolution.
Councilman Phillips ~ that Mayor Balser, as the official representative
of Arcadia, support the proposed suggested resolution of the Los Angeles
Chapter of the League and to vigorously oppose any further encroachment
of the State, at the state level, upon home rule. Councilman Reibold
seconded the motion which was car~ied unanimously.
MOTION by Councilman Reibold, seconded by Councilman Butterworth and
carried on roll call vote as follows that Councilman Phillips be
authorized to attend the Special Conference on Metropolitan Government
in Sacramento, February 1 and 2, 1962; the expenditures in connection
therewith to be paid by the City and substantiated by an itemized
expense account upon his return:
AYES: Councilmen Butterworth, Reibold, Balser
NOES: None
ABSTAINED: Councilman Phillips
ABSENT: Councilman Camphouse
I
Councilman Reibold MOVED that members of the Planning Commission and
the Chairmen or- their choice of alternates of the other Boards and
Commissions be invited to attend, at City expense, the League of
California Cities general meeting to be held at the Los Angeles Turf
Club on January 18, 1962 and that the City Manager be authorized to
invite certain department heads. Councilman Butterworth seconded the
motion which was carried unanimously.
At 10:00 P.M. Mayor Balser adjourned the meeting.
ATTEST: ~
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ity Clerk
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